Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Smoking break. Photo by
Giuseppe Milo
Since most of the structures of the bygone eras have either been refurbished or restored, the
originals can no longer be seen. You may need to look further, where exploration may lead
to you to priceless discoveries. It will be an adventure to go and find hidden rooms that still
remain intact inside Dublin's modern buildings. You may even be surprised to know that
some pubs and restaurants are the remaining parts of churches and monasteries, refurbished
and converted into fine dining halls.
But, there are still several cultural mementos and historical artifacts scattered throughout
the city. An original stone wall built during the Medieval years can still be found along
Lamb Alley, right in the heart of the city. This part of the wall that surrounded the city dur-
ing the 11th century, used to have gates to allow passage to and from the castle. One of the
original gates still exists along Cook's Street. In Christ Church Cathedral, which is one of
the most famous buildings in modern Dublin, many relics and artifacts, as well as beauti-
ful objects that the church owned, can be seen. Dublin Castle will give you a glimpse of
its medieval past through the only remaining fully intact tower in its midst. This castle was
once erected beside the “black pool” which disappeared after the River Poddle was diver-
ted from the castle. It used to be where the castle garden now rests.
